Gym Dress-code

As I Tweeted today "The gym is no place for snap-back caps...".

The frustration caused by people dressing inappropriately for exercise is unbelievable. This got me thinking of a list of clothing items that should not be worn in the gym as you are there to exercise and sweat (if you train correctly). So here's a list of things that should be banned from the gym.

Snap-back caps (my dislike for these things is unrelenting and as the hockey camp guys know if I see you wearing one I'll take it off you).
T-shirts you would consider wearing when you go socialising.
Jeans.
Short jeans.
Chinos.
Short Chinos.
Vests with stupidly low arm holes.
Any T-shirt that has such a low neck your nipples are visible.
Anything from Hollister!
Converse.
Rigger boots.
Plimsoles.
Toms.
Any Sunderland FC items of clothing (thats just a personal one).
Fashion beanie hats.
Your work uniform (unless your work involves wearing sports clothing appropriate to train in).
Board shorts.
Baggy bottoms and an extremely tight top (you're clearly hiding the fact you don't train legs...so start training your legs!).

Thats just to name a few!

One last one which isn't clothing would be any hair products or fragrance.
1. You should be training hard enough so that you sweat and therefore the gel on your hair will run into your eyes.
2. Again you should be training hard enough so that you sweat...Armani Code isn't going to cover up that smell!

So please the next time you are getting ready for the gym think about what you wear. Its not a fashion parade. Wear comfortable clothes with plenty of movement in them that you are happy to get sweaty. Also wear appropriate footwear that are stable and suitable to train in.